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Person focused directives for end of life care in long term care (PFD-LTC)
(2018)
Dementias are age-related, neurodegenerative diseases, the cases of which are expected
to rise exponentially as the population ages. To date there is no known cure or intervention that
appreciably slows the progression ...
The Role of personality on decision making under uncertainty
(2010)
Dispositional characteristics appear to impact peoples' decision making when faced with situations characterised by uncertainty, a characterization of an unknown future outcome, and ambiguity, a characterisation of the ...
Understanding the psychosocial impact of cancer in adolescence and young adulthood: a mixed-methods assessment of the perspectives of patients, survivors, and healthcare professionals
(2019)
The goal was to assess the perceived ability of healthcare professionals to discuss adolescent and
young adult oncology (AYAO) specific issues, and the use of a documentary film as awareness
and teaching tool. Healthcare ...
Trait perfectionism : an investigation of the mediating effects of negative repetitive thought and the role of mindfulness
(2012)
Although perfectionism has been related to various maladaptive outcomes, several studies have demonstrated inconsistent relationships between the dimensions of trait perfectionism and psychological distress. Furthermore, ...
The influence of stimulants on truck driver culpability in fatal collisions
(2011)
Given the monotony and extended driving periods inherent in transport truck driving, truck drivers might rely on stimulants to sustain attention and combat fatigue. Research indicates stimulants improve some cognitive ...
The relationship of gambling to health, social functioning, and life satisfaction in older adults
(2012)
The health, social functioning, and life satisfaction of older adults, age 50 and older were explored across levels of gambling activity as measured by the National Opinion Research Centre DSM Screen for Gambling Problems ...
A longitudinal evaluation of an on-reserve methadone maintenance therapy program
(2019)
Canada’s First Nations population experiences elevated rates of opioid use and negative opioid-related
consequences. These rates stem from the long history of colonization that First Nations
populations have faced, which ...
Emotion regulation mediates the association between HRV reactivity and relationship success
(2017)
Two hundred single post-secondary students participated in a longitudinal study including
online, laboratory, and speed dating components. This methodology was used to examine the
link between romantic relationship ...
HRV reactivity and new romance: cause or consequence?
(2014-01-22)
This study explored two competing hypotheses explaining the association of heart rate variability (HRV) and romantic relationships. HRV refers to the variation between successive heartbeats and is considered to be a ...
Visuo-perceptual task performance across the menstrual cycle in women with and without premenstrual symptoms: potential influences of estradiol and estradiol sensitivity on retinogeniculostriate, extrastriate, and elementary retinal-based smooth pursuit pathways
(2012-11-10)
The present study examined whether women with premenstrual symptoms (PMS) exhibit a different pattern of performance on psychophysical tasks across the menstrual cycle in comparison to control women. Research has shown ...